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Three(3) great m athematicians and their contributions to mathematics. By. Brandon Spencer . Archimedes. Born 287 B.C. In Syracuse, Archimedes is universally known to be the greatest of the greatest in ancient mathematics. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Born 287 B.C. In Syracuse, Archimedes is universally known to be the greatest of the greatest in ancient

Born 287 B.C. In Syracuse, Archimedes is universally known to be the greatest of the greatest in ancient

mathematics.mathematics.

Archimedes studied at Euclid’s school and his work surpassed the work on Euclid by far.

Archimedes studied at Euclid’s school and his work surpassed the work on Euclid by far.

His achievements were given brilliance given the lack of good mathematically knowledge going on in his time

His achievements were given brilliance given the lack of good mathematically knowledge going on in his time

period.period.

Archimedes made many advances in subjects such as; Number Theory, Algebra and Analysis, but is most renowned

Archimedes made many advances in subjects such as; Number Theory, Algebra and Analysis, but is most renowned

in many theorems of plane and solid geometry.

in many theorems of plane and solid geometry.

Archimedes was known to have discoveries known only second-hand

Archimedes was known to have discoveries known only second-hand

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Archimedes anticipated integrals calculus, most notably by determining the center of

Archimedes anticipated integrals calculus, most notably by determining the center of

mass; hemisphere and cylindrical wedge, and the wedge, and the volume of two

mass; hemisphere and cylindrical wedge, and the wedge, and the volume of two

cylinders’ intersection.cylinders’ intersection.

Archimedes devised geometrical proofs for publication.

Archimedes devised geometrical proofs for publication. Archimedes proved that the volume of a sphere is two-thirds the volume of a

Archimedes proved that the volume of a sphere is two-thirds the volume of a

circumscribing cylinder. He also made a request that there need a representation of

circumscribing cylinder. He also made a request that there need a representation of

such a sphere and cylinder be placed on his tomb.

such a sphere and cylinder be placed on his tomb.

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Archimedes discovered the formula for volume and surface area of a sphere and may have Archimedes discovered the formula for volume and surface area of a sphere and may have

been the first to notice and proved the simple relationship between a circle’s been the first to notice and proved the simple relationship between a circle’s

circumference and area.circumference and area.

Archimedes died 212 B.C. Archimedes was too far ahead of his time and had great Archimedes died 212 B.C. Archimedes was too far ahead of his time and had great

historical significance.historical significance.

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Born December 27,1571 A.D. In Germany Johannes wanted to be a astronomer

Born December 27,1571 A.D. In Germany Johannes wanted to be a astronomer

at a very young age, then studied to become a Lutheran minister then later

at a very young age, then studied to become a Lutheran minister then later

decided to become a professor of mathematics instead.

decided to become a professor of mathematics instead.

Kepler made other contributions from works of other former mathematician

Kepler made other contributions from works of other former mathematician

like; He generalized Alhazen’s Billard problem, developing the notion of

like; He generalized Alhazen’s Billard problem, developing the notion of

curvature. Also he discovered that were only 13 “Archimedean Solids.”

curvature. Also he discovered that were only 13 “Archimedean Solids.”

Kepler was also a scientists that made many discoveries and corrected many

Kepler was also a scientists that made many discoveries and corrected many

theories that had failed or no back-up proof of it even existed at all.

theories that had failed or no back-up proof of it even existed at all.

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Kepler in addition to his physics and mathematics, Kepler wrote a novel over

Kepler in addition to his physics and mathematics, Kepler wrote a novel over

science fiction, and was an astrologer and mystic.

science fiction, and was an astrologer and mystic.

Keplers ideas were very similar to Pythagoras about the idea of numbers and the

Keplers ideas were very similar to Pythagoras about the idea of numbers and the

ruling of the cosmos.

ruling of the cosmos.

Keplers mystic beliefs was the cause of his mother to be imprisoned due to the

Keplers mystic beliefs was the cause of his mother to be imprisoned due to the

reason of thought that she was doing witchcraft.

reason of thought that she was doing witchcraft.

Kepler developed methods on Fermat’s Theorem (df(x)dx=0 at function extrema).

Kepler developed methods on Fermat’s Theorem (df(x)dx=0 at function extrema).

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Kepler once used rudimentary calculus to deduce

Kepler once used rudimentary calculus to deduce

which barrel shape would be the best bargain for

which barrel shape would be the best bargain for

wine.wine.

Kepler died November 15,1630 A.D. Kepler had

Kepler died November 15,1630 A.D. Kepler had

many problems and problems but he is still one of

many problems and problems but he is still one of

the great mathematicians known.

the great mathematicians known.

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Born March 23,1882 A.D. in Germany. Noether was an innovative researcher who was Born March 23,1882 A.D. in Germany. Noether was an innovative researcher who was

considered the greatest master of abstract algebra.considered the greatest master of abstract algebra.

Noether’s novel with reasoning methods consisted of advanced invariant theory and Noether’s novel with reasoning methods consisted of advanced invariant theory and

abstract algebra.abstract algebra.

Noether’s work has found various applications in physics, and she made direct advances in Noether’s work has found various applications in physics, and she made direct advances in

mathematical physics herself.mathematical physics herself.

She established that only certain symmetries imply conservation laws has been called the She established that only certain symmetries imply conservation laws has been called the

most important Theorem in physics since the Pythagorean Theorem.most important Theorem in physics since the Pythagorean Theorem.

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Her first name was "Amalie" after her mother and paternal grandmother, but she began Her first name was "Amalie" after her mother and paternal grandmother, but she began

using her middle name at a young age. As a girl, she was well liked. She did not stand using her middle name at a young age. As a girl, she was well liked. She did not stand

out academically although she was known for being clever and friendly. Emmy was out academically although she was known for being clever and friendly. Emmy was

near-sighted and talked with a minor lisp during childhood. near-sighted and talked with a minor lisp during childhood.

First and foremost Noether is remembered by mathematicians as an algebraist and for First and foremost Noether is remembered by mathematicians as an algebraist and for

her work in topology.her work in topology.

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Emmy Noether, was an influential German mathematician known for her groundbreaking Emmy Noether, was an influential German mathematician known for her groundbreaking

contributions to abstract algebra and theoretical physics.contributions to abstract algebra and theoretical physics.

Emmy died on April 14,1935 A.D. Many would agree that Emmy Noether was the greatest Emmy died on April 14,1935 A.D. Many would agree that Emmy Noether was the greatest

female mathematician ever. female mathematician ever.

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